My studio/classroom space holds a plethora of materials so nobody went wanting.

by Mari

Following the order of sequential steps was the toughest thing to keep in mind. To have a vision and not get there in a hurry takes patience and forethought. I emphasized jotting down their ideas of what they wanted to accomplish each day and then planning and numbering them. Not an easy thing to do when one has never been down this yellow-brick-road before.

by Anna

Another important lesson to learn: Be open to changing your vision.
"That didn't work..." and then "This keeps falling off ..." is what I hear in the classroom studio. However, I think kids can be more accommodating if Plan A or B doesn't work. There are always Plans C - Z. Never having gone down this art road before can be an asset to younger people.
Of course, my overflowing bins and colorful "drawers of potential" helped, too.